Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by James R — 25 Dec 2007

I loved this when I was younger. Yes, I've been known to watch it since...

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by James R on 25 Dec 2007.

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead has generally received mixed reviews.

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